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BN62 VCL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,686 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 94,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 87,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 86,093 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,983 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 77,983 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 66,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 59,466 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear position and lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive not excessive yet, needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2018 44,730 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,892 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 33,881 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,201 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage brake light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BN62 VCL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN62 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN62 VCL registered?

BN62 VCL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 VCL safe to buy?

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